FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 12 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 3 of the 5 contests have been draws however, with the other 2 won by Pars.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was less than a year ago, in April 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 23 AprDunfermline A.0-0Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 29 JanInverness CT2 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 06 NovDunfermline A.1 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sun 15 AugInverness CT2 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Tue 20 AprInverness CT2 - 3Dunfermline A.SFAC
2003/2004Sat 10 AprDunfermline A.1 - 1Inverness CTSFAC
2001/2002Tue 09 OctDunfermline A.1 - 1Inverness CTSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Inverness CT however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 2 have been let in at the wrong end.

Dunfermline A. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 1 points from their 2 games played so far, Inverness CT's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.6213787
Inverness CT6114464

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at East End Park for the Pars and the Madmen are unable to see past Inverness CT claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Inverness CT Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.